Transform effortlessly between sport and commuter position while you ride. You may not be able to sprint like Evan Bausbacher or wall-ride like Chris Tolley, but at least now you can ride the same wheels they ride. The wheels are available in the same formats as our regular HYPER wheels. The Öhlins TTX36 rear shock… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
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Ultralight Backpacking Gear
It loses three points for the small defects and bad customer service from the manufacturer and seller. The bike gears and peddles are slightly stiff, but I am sure it will loosen up with a bit of oiling and riding. I would recommend this bike if you are on a budget and need basic transportation… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Ultralight Backpacking Gear
It’s something in the middle, for a kind of riding I’ve never really experienced, and which I need to make a six-hour round trip from my house in a car to attempt. In many ways, it’s the bike least meant for me, at least on paper, and I’m the rider least meant for it. I… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Ultralight Backpacking Gear
The frame was welded just outside of Dresden, Germany. While we discussed a basic bitch build kit as an intro to mountain biking, when I collected the bike it was built with some of the most esoteric, decently high-end made-in-Europe parts out there. The biggest problem I’ve seen is improper assembly and setup. hyper bicycles… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
Ozark springs see a lot of rain and varied temperatures; Ozark summers tend to be hot, muggy, and wet; Ozark winters can drop below freezing. In the colder seasons insulating layers are a must, and a good rain shell for you and rain fly for your tent are necessary year-round. At 35 liters, this pack… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
The bottom line is that hiking is great for families, and the more you get young kids on the trail, the better. Before you know it, they’ll be ready to shoulder a load on an overnight trek. Get started planning your trip by exploring our trail offerings or using our Trip Planner tool. I also… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight
For general, entry-level consumers, prioritizing smooth shifting over range with budget hardware makes sense. But as I pushed this bike up the first steep paved hill I encountered, being passed along the way by pros heading off to the U.S. Mountain Bike Pro Cup, I saw more pushing in my future in the Ozarks. I’ve… Continue reading Ultralight Backpacking Gear Lightweight